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Visionary homes of the future Combining climate adaption and recreation Improving student living The relaunching of a post office Social living for seniors Lyngby Boldklub aims for more than just the goal

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What makes a manager ? Remediation of PFAS contamination A better life for birds Educating future engineers Improved conditions for biking Zoning and authorities' processing Client consultancy for public property International collaborations in Norway Repair and maintenance of electric trains Ice skating in Gladsaxe Greener district heating Assisting pharmaceutical companies Flexible laboratories A global outlook Cutting edge timber constructions Better BIM for infrastructure projects 354 digitalised buildings Weather-proofing the future Safekeeping of national treasures Calming surroundings support treatment Collective upgrade of the Danish electrical grid Grab a quick bite on the go

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Welcome MOE is going through an exciting period of development. We are a leading engineering company in Denmark, and we now have more than 1,000 employees.

We are driven forward by our employees and their innovative spirit. Together, we are developing new services that will continue to boost our growth. Christian Listov-Saabye CEO, MOE

Artelia possesses specialist skills within coastal protection, large scale climate adaption projects, harbour projects and offshore facilities that are all necessary for the fight against climate change. Benoît Clocheret CEO, Artelia Chairman of the board, MOE

Together, we are growing the company within our three business areas Buildings, Energy & Industry and Infrastructure. Our progress is reflected in the many projects we are currently working on and our financial results. With our new office in Odense, we have placed another pin on the map, and we are now represented in all four of the largest Danish cities. We are driven forward by our employees and their innovative spirit. Together, we are developing new services that will continue to boost our growth. To illustrate, we have very quickly developed successful departments within facilities management, cost management and client consultancy for industrial clients dealing with specialised production facilities.

An even better workplace In this issue of our company magazine, we focus on shared spaces. Teamwork, sharing and social activities are important parts of our company values. Even though we have grown significantly over the last couple of years, we maintain our principle of subsidiarity, effective decision-making and freedom with responsibility. Flexibility is an essential part of the modern workplace, and our flexible workplace and working hours are important to us.

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The next generation MOE and Artelia collaborate with local and global partners to help inspire younger generations to choose technical careers. The natural sciences are important for the green transition, and we need the next generation to gain an interest in these subjects early on. We collaborate with local universities and other educational institutions to help brand the natural sciences as a career path. International collaborations As part of Artelia, we have expanded our business internationally, and we now export our specialist services and share our experiences with other countries, particularly within the fields of sustainability, bicycle infrastructure and district heating. Furthermore, Artelia possesses specialist skills within maritime projects that are in high demand in the Nordic countries. Coastal protection, large scale climate adaption projects, harbour projects and offshore facilities are all necessary for the fight against climate change.

Vordingborg city hall Client Vordingborg Municipality Architect PLH Arkitekter © MT Højgaard

Wind turbine design at Dr.techn. Olav Olsen.

Hackaton at Gladsaxe Gymnasium.

Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Together with Artelia Philippines, we help local organisations with educational and IT tools.

Europe & Retail

Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Mexico, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

Algeria, Ivory Coast, Egypt, the Emirates, Madagascar, Morocco, Oman, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia

Asia, India & Americas

Water & Africa Middle East

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Buildings, French Regions & Equipment

CLI Principia SHER SPRETEC

Mobility & Infrastructure QUADRIC SECOA

Buildings, Greater Paris Region

ARTELIA Développement Gantha PCSI RFR

Industrial Facilities

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Organisational chart Artelia.

6,700 We are part of Artelia that has offices in 40 countries and more than 6,700 employees around the world.

Geographical area of Business Unit Nordic.

The Norwegian Dr.techn. Olav Olsen, part of Artelia and our Business Unit Nordics, is specialised in maritime services. Together with our Norwegian colleagues, we have formed a strong platform in the Nordic countries, and we now offer full-service consultancy on the Norwegian market. Digitalisation and green solutions We consider ourselves frontrunners when it comes to digitalisation and sustainability. Firstly, we focus on intensive use of BIM and continuously optimise our workflows to ensure a systematic and efficient use of digital solutions in our project management.

Secondly, we advance data-driven consultancy and aim at promoting more platform-based services and solutions in the future. Finally, we develop new valuable tools and methods for our design processes, especially regarding sustainability. It is only with help from the best analyses and computing power that we can identify the most effective solutions for the green transition. In the end, only facts and numbers decide what solution is the most sustainable.

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MOE Town At MOE, we host both local and national events where employees from our offices around Denmark get together. We also host and participate in different sports and cultural events. We go on an annual skiing trip and a study trip. We usually go skiing in Austria while our study trip takes place in a larger European city. We believe it is important to get to know each other both professionally and socially, and social initiatives are always more than welcome.

Living places and shared spaces The housing concept Living Places wants to lower the carbon emissions of single-family homes and raise the bar for physical and mental health initiatives in housing. This includes shared spaces and community living.

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Living Places Client VELUX Architect EFFEKT Architects Contractor Enemærke & Petersen © EFFEKT Architects

the health theme. Loneliness is a widespread problem and the number of people who feel lonely continues to increase. A scalable solution Sharing and healthy living are two out of five design criteria. The remaining three are costs, scalability and simplicity that all concern the building’s need to fit in with its location and enviroment and inspire other construction projects. The solutions need to be scalable, and the modular system needs to be easy to build, operate and maintain. The houses should also have a fair price that can appeal to a broad audience. All these factors contribute to the level of sustainability of this new generation of single-family homes. Steffen explains : Copenhagen has been named World Capital of Architecture 2023, under the headline : Copenhagen in Common. The festival’s focus on shared spaces makes it a fitting occasion to launch the prototype of the housing concept Living Places developed by VELUX, MOE, EFFEKT and Enemærke & Petersen. The prototype named BoligVærkstedet is situated in Jernbanebyen on Vesterbro, Copenhagen as a 1 :1 model. While the construction solutions are important to ensure low carbon emissions, the potential of communal living is equally important, Steffen Maagaard explains :

We design the houses and choose materials based on the objectives of the Paris agreement to achieve a substantial CO2 reduction. An important part of the equation is the size of the buildings. You can have a low level of CO2 emissions per square meter. However, if the building is then extremely large, it does not contribute much to lowering the overall carbon emissions. That is why we are designing compact houses and focusing on shared spaces instead. The residents will share common areas that will have both sustainable and social benefits. The houses will provide 35 m2 per person as opposed to the current 53 m2 of an average Danish citizen in 2021. As Steffen notes, the choice of construction materials is important for the level of sustainability, which is why the houses are designed using timber and other biobased materials. All technical installations are optimised down to the last detail to ensure the most energy-conserving solutions. Built for life You cannot say VELUX without thinking of daylight. Daylight is central to the concept’s focus on health. The concept of Living Places is designed to optimise the residents’ health and well-being. Creating a healthy indoor climate

is one of our main skills as we have experience from various innovation projects focusing on the indoor climate.

The sustainability and health initiatives make it a complicated project. There is a fine balance between a healthy indoor climate, a high level of daylight and low carbon emissions as the three parameters influence each other. MOE has developed a unique tool for multi-variable building simulations which we used to solve the equation. We were also committed to finding and selecting low carbon-emission materials that did not contain toxic chemicals, Steffen explains. Moreover, shared spaces and community facilities were important contributing factors to

If we want to lower our carbon emissions considerably, a large part of the general housing development needs to be greener. Living Places aims to set a new standard for other projects to follow. We do this by developing scalable solutions that have the potential of becoming widespread. Steffen Maagaard Corporate Technical Director Energy Design & Indoor Climate Aarhus

Vallensbæk beach meadow Clients Vallensbæk Municipality and HOFOR Architect Ark-land © Vallensbæk Municipality

Conservation of protected orchids during construction. Outlet to HOFOR rainwaterpipe.

Waterhole for amphibians.

Recreational elements.

Water channel.

Fox hole that influenced the shape of the reservoir.

Rainwater reservoir of 9,000 m2 that ensures rainwater delay.

Clay membrane to preserve water in pond.

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Combining climate adaption, parks and recreation Vallensbæk beach meadow offers an open and scenic landscape with winding trails that connect the busy streets of the town with the tranquillity of the ocean. At the same time, the meadow helps to protect the town from rough weather and the increasingly heavy precipitation brought on by climate changes.

The scenic surroundings will not have passers-by thinking about BAT-solutions (Best Available Technology) and rainwater delay, however, concealed in the landscape is several innovative climate adaption solutions that will secure Vallensbæk for the future.

The project consists of a 9,000 m3 rainwater reservoir that will ensure rainwater delay while simultaneously cleaning the water before it is led out into Ringebæk Sø. The water is first led into a retention basin separated from the main reservoir by a 0.5 m concrete wall.

In previous years, the south-eastern part of Vallensbæk has been damaged by flooding several times. This is a problem that will only worsen as the frequency and volume of precipitation caused by climate change increases. Therefore, Vallensbæk Municipality and HOFOR chose to collaboratively initiate and fund a project that has turned out a great success for both nature and the local town.

The wooden deck on top of the wall allows people to walk across the reservoir. In the event of torrential rain, the water will be led over the separating wall, but remain under the wooden deck. The synergy between climate change adaptation and recreational space is also on display in the 450-meter-long winding main granite path that winds its way through the western part of the area and passes different playgrounds and sites on its way.

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450 m The 450 meter path has become part of Hjerteforeningen’s path system that now leads down to the water. The trail is a natural continuation of the existing winding granite path that runs through Vallensbæk.

When the obstacle is the way To best protect the surrounding nature, it was important to carry out the project with as few interventions as possible. The design needed to take both coastal and beach protection, orchid preservation and a large, protected area into account. Construction manager and co-project manager Louise Kristine Berg explains :

Of course, the many environmental considerations caused some obstacles. However, the natural shape of the terrain turned out to become part of the solution which ended up benefitting the project both financially and visually.

The project team chose to utilise the topography of the landscape to control the way water is led through the area. In addition, the main path was raised in order for it to double as an embankment and a place of recreation while the dug-up soil was reused for terrain adaptions. The team succeeded in transforming the obstacles of the project into advantages which also provided a considerable financial advantage.

Our sustainable use of soil resulted in reduced costs of trenches and piping while it reduced the volume of soil to be disposed. In addition, tree trunks were reused as recreational elements, insect habitats and amphibian shelters. Louise Kristine Berg Project Manager Soil & Groundwater Copenhagen

A tribute to trade traditions In Herning, a new ellipse-shaped dormitory will house students studying different trades. The building itself will reflect good craftsmanship and different professional trade traditions.

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Dormitory for trade students in Herning Client BRFfonden Architects Dorte Mandrup and Kristine Jensen. Landskab & Arkitektur © Dorte Mandrup

BRFfonden is building three new dormitories for students studying different trades in Herning, Horsens and Roskilde, respectively. Through their ambitious student housing project, BRFfonden aims “to build the framework around those who build the framework around us”. The purpose of the dormitories is to promote respect for the trades and attract more students to the trade schools. The three buildings must therefore be exemplary and be a place for the students to gather inspiration for their studies. In cooperation with the architects from the companies Dorte Mandrup and Kristine Jensen, MOE will design the dormitory in Herning. The dormitory will be an oval building containing 90 student apartments around a common courtyard area. It will include shared facilities such as a workshop where the students can test their skills. DGNB Gold and Diamant The organic building shape contains a special geometry which is one of several interesting details of the project which the engineering design needs to incorporate. MOE is in charge of all engineering disciplines and specialist services, and the plan is to achieve a DGNB Gold certification with the Diamond certification addition based on the building’s architectural qualities. MOE is also in charge of the certification process and maintains the role of DGNB auditor.

In the outdoor areas, local use of rainwater is integrated into the landscape. The courtyard will have rain garden beds, and by one of the four entrances, a small timber bridge will lead you over a small retention basin. Due to the high groundwater level in the area, drainage ditches will help manage water flow from the adjoining areas in the event of heavy rain. Brick and timber combined The client’s vision is to construct : ”a living textbook in functionally and aesthetically sustainable solutions that can meet future challenges and showcase how a collaboration between trades can result in a unique, high-quality project both architecturally and in terms of quality craftsmanship”. This description was interpreted quite literally in our design proposal. In addition to the special building shape, the building structure will consist of a visible combination of timber and brickwork. To contribute to the building’s level of sustainability, concrete will only be used in the ground deck and for foundations while the CO2-friendly timber will play a prominent role in the other parts of the building structure. The building will demonstrate the different trade traditions as much as possible and not only in terms of the choice of materials. Project manager Annika Hilmarsdóttir explains :

Good craftsmanship should be visible down to the last detail. It is a bit of a dream project for our structural engineers when they are also asked to design an advanced static system. The visible installations that are meant to contribute to the aesthetics will also require detailed designs. The high level of ambition gives our specialists the opportunity to show their skills. Annika Hilmarsdóttir Project Manager Structural Copenhagen

timber brick The architecture of the dormitory showcases the strong trade traditions.

At the core of the community Ballerup Municipality has refurbished their local post office building and opened the doors to a new community centre. The new cultural hot spot is made to appeal to both children, the elderly and everyone in between. Today, post offices are pretty much a thing of the past seeing as you can merely send your mail at your local shop. Many older post offices are therefore either being demolished or refurbished to suit other purposes. This is exactly what Ballerup Municipality has done with its large post office building that has now been transformed into a new community hub. Ballerup’s post office houses a podcast studio, a café and IT facilities used by both seniors and young gamers. The house is built to benefit citizens of all ages and provides a space for various community activities.

History shines through If done consciously and with an eye for energy optimisation, it is often more sustainable to refurbish than to demolish. The transformation of buildings can therefore be an important contribution to the green transition. We were engineers and in charge of construction management on the refurbishment project, and we ensured that the building is now suited to its new purposes. The building was also upgraded to match current standards. Because the building has changed its purpose

and gone from post office to cultural hot spot, our certified fire safety consultants helped prepare a new fire strategy and implement all the necessary security. This included new automatic fire alarms, automatic alarm systems, a new escape route and anti-panic lighting, new escape stairs, as well as a fire strategy report and emergency fire plans. As a central part of the refurbishment project, the silhouette of the former post office remains visible to intentionally evoke the building’s history.

Ballerup post office Client Ballerup municipality Architect SEL Arkitekter

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Award-winning senior living The community Ibihaven offers shared living for seniors who want to get to know their neighbours and socialise. On top of that the building has won an international, architectural award. Situated in idyllic, pastoral surroundings near Slagelse, Ibihaven is the first of the senior communities Agorahaverne to be built. TETRIS A/S has named their concept after the agora, a central public space in ancient Greek city-states, because of the roofed atrium garden that makes up the core of the building. The atrium creates an inspiring framework for community living, and all the homes are oriented towards the atrium garden with its green and lush plants.

and shared common areas lower the number of square meters per person which reduces the overall carbon footprint.

The social qualities of the housing project are hard to ignore, but the community is also built to be sustainable. Many seniors do not need a large private house and the smaller houses

The timber modules contribute to the project’s low carbon footprint along with the atrium’s timber structure. The same applies to the 600 kg of recycled plastic that was used instead

As engineers on the project, MOE has designed the exposed timber structures for the 1,520 m2 atrium establishing high visual standards. In 2021, the project was awarded a Dezeen Award in the category : Housing Project.

of 14 tons of traditional iron reinforcement for the concrete foundation, which was a great idea that Rasmus Friis A/S came up with, and MOE helped realise. This resulted in a 13.8 ton CO2 reduction. The building also maintains a low level of energy consumption and is designed to achieve DGNB Gold. MOE is also engineer on Augusthaven and Hermanhaven that are part of Agorahaverne.

Recycled plastic in the foundation

Ibihaven Client TETRIS A/S Architect Sangberg © TETRIS A/S

A stadium that unites the city In addition to the new stadium that will be covered and live up to professional standards, Lyngby’s new sports arena will consist of student housing, senior housing, a health centre and rental properties for commercial and public purposes. The new stadium supports the city of Lyngby’s vision to become a new sports city.

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Lyngby Stadium Client Lyngby BK Ejendomsudvikler Norstad Architect C.F. Møller Architects © C.F. Møller Architects

After several years of debate and a threeyear tender process, a decision has finally been made. The football club Lyngby Boldklub’s own owners, Friends of Lyngby, are taking over the stadium. Together with Norstad A/S and C.F. Møller Architects, we will help realise the visionary project. Uniting the city The goal is to build a family-friendly stadium that welcomes everyone. The stadium will have four covered stands and space for 6,500 fans. However, the stadium area

Lyngby Stadium will have space for 6,500 fans, and also include a playground, a health and mobility centre, a café, a clubhouse and serveral apartments.

will also include a playground, a health and mobility centre, a café, a clubhouse and several apartments. The stadium will be for everybody and provide space and activities for both children, young people, adults and seniors. The purpose of the sports city is to inspire activity and movement. A lot has changed since the club narrowly avoided bankruptcy a few years ago. The group of owners that came up with the financial support necessary to protect the club then is the same one that is now preparing the club for the best Danish league ‘Superligaen’.

The new stadium is a game-changer for not just Lyngby Boldklub, but the entire municipality. It is a project that we have fought for, for 35 years, and we are so happy and proud to finally succeed. In all honesty, it was a pleasure to work with MOE and their competent engineers in the tender process. The ongoing issues concerning the stadium could have been the end of the club as we know it. However, a combination of brave, local politicians, proficient engineers and a supportive investor group has made it possible for us to keep up our work

Andreas Byder CEO Lyngby Boldklub

A natural curi osity

management talents

We recruit most managers internally which results in managers who have our culture under their skin. Our development programme, MOE Management Talents, speeds up the development of managers to reflect our organisational goals. The programme focuses on individual development needs and group dynamics.

Jesper Ehlers Andersen always knew that he wanted to be an engineer. He was always curious about his surroundings and wanted to know how things worked. As project manager at MOE Aalborg, Jesper makes practical use of this curiosity every day, and he now helps decide how things should work. For Jesper, the best aspect of the engineering world is the different experiences it offers. Jesper explains :

In my position, I will follow a project from the very beginning : from writing a few notes on a piece of paper and exchanging ideas, to finishing the project. I am a part of all phases of a project, and I get to use my theoretical knowledge and get my hands dirty.

Jesper enjoys monitoring the development of his projects closely – even though most of his projects take place below ground and are therefore hard to see. A pat on the back Jesper recently became part MOE Management Talents where he will participate in various development classes over the course of the next year. The classes mostly revolve around managerial development and focus on both personal development and motivational management values.

It was a pat on the back to be asked to join the team of management talents. It is a programme that supports my development as project manager and an investment in my career and future. The classes provide me with tools to become a better project manager, and it is valuable to learn more about myself and experience other ways of doing things. Jesper Ehlers Andersen Project Manager Civil Works Aalborg

The best of both worlds In the time after his graduation, Jesper was mostly preoccupied with the theoretical aspects of his work. However, more recently, his interests have moved towards the practical aspects and project execution :

What is great about my job is that I get to do both. I rarely have to choose between the two as the theoretical and practical sides of a project go hand in hand. There are no artificial limitations to my job, and it is pretty much the best of both worlds. After I graduated, I knew that I wanted to find a job within consultancy. Here, I believed I would get the chance to work with a lot of different projects and that is exactly what I got. Because MOE has a flat organisational structure, I can move in a wider range professionally. I get to try a lot of different things and learn something new every day.

PFAS is the collective term for a group of synthetic chemicals that are currently getting a lot of media attention due to their level of toxicity. If soil and groundwater are polluted, the toxic chemicals might enter humans through for example beef from a cow that has grazed on contaminated soil. Most recently, the media has focused on the chemical PFOS, a flame retardant used in firefighting foam, used for fire extinguisher training at different locations around Denmark. The chemical has also been used at Copenhagen Airport. However, here a proactive effort to remove the chemical was initiated more than 10 years ago which is to say long before the issue was raised on the national agenda. MOE helps clean up PFAS polluted sites in collaboration with Kemic Vandrens who has invented a cleaning method for this specific purpose. The facility pumps water up and cleans it through active coal filters that are effective in removing PFAS compounds allowing the water to be reused after cleaning. The coal filters do not require replacement very often making it a cheaper alternative to other cleaning solutions. Polluted water as resource MOE and Kemic Vandrens are cleaning up the contaminated area by the fire station in the western part of the airport. Here, firefighting foam containing PFOS was used back in the ’90s. However, the airport has long since stopped using it.

airport can reuse the water for other purposes such as cleaning, cooling or fire extinguishing, saving water resources. The cleaning facility is temporary, however, because of the positive results, MOE and Kemic Vandrens will now set up a permanent facility to increase the cleaning capacity. Our role was to manage logistics and perform hydraulic calculations for the drainage system. We have assisted the airport with rainwater management for several years from which we know the infrastructure of the airport well. Business Manager, Civil Works & Environment, Bo Schytte, is part of the team that has helped the airport with PFAS management. He underlines how the results and experiences from the airport can easily be used on other projects :

The airport has its own environmental department that carries out tests and analyses of PFAS. However, MOE would also be able to manage these environmental assessments. Especially now that we know more about the source of pollution and are currently assisting the client who are frontrunners within PFAS management. We can map out the scope of the pollution, define the actions necessary and determine whether the project has reached satisfactory results. Bo Schytte Business Manager Civil Works & Environment Copenhagen

The clean-up has been very successful, and the amount of PFOS has been reduced to below the limit value. This means that the

Removing PFAS and reusing water PFAS pollution is currently one of the most urgent environmental challenges, and solutions to the problem are hard to come by. However, at Copenhagen Airport a coordinated effort has existed for several years to ensure that people are not exposed to PFAS.

Free as a bird Various initiatives on Nyord, Avnø and Dybsø will recreate the natural hydrology of the coastal areas to offer a suitable home for birds once again.

7 years The Better BirdLIFE project is a seven-year effort to improve the existing habitats and create new homes for coastal birds in the western part of the Baltic Sea. The ambition is to improve as many of the natural habitats as possible including breeding grounds and roosting areas as well as places where the birds forage.

As part of the project Better BirdLIFE under the EU LIFE programme, we will examine and design solutions that will help reintroduce coastal birds to different breeding locations around the western part of the Baltic Sea. Over time, large parts of the coastal areas have been drained to allow crops to grow. Ditches have been dug to make the tide recede faster allowing cows to graze and farmers to cultivate crops. As a consequence, the areas are now dryer than they would naturally have been, and coastal birds no longer flock to the areas as they prefer wetlands. The main purpose of the Better BirdLIFE project is to recreate the natural hydrology of the areas to make the birds return.

We are examining the existing hydraulic conditions to find out whether the tide and freshwater recede too fast leaving the areas overly salty and dry. We will then look at what adjustments we can make to keep the freshwater in the area longer during the breeding season. If the salt balance increases too much when the ocean’s saltwater meets the freshwater it might have fatal consequences for the eggs of the nesting birds.

On Nyord, gravel roads have been established across some of the most important meadow areas blocking the natural flow of water. In some places, the gravel roads have settled, and because some of them cross the area’s tidal creeks, it is necessary to examine whether the gravel roads have formed barriers that prevent the saltwater from receding. The gravel roads were originally laid out to allow farmers to take care of their animals and to allow for observations and bird counts on the meadows. Specialist, Nature & Water Management, Line Winther, who has also contributed to the projects adds :

In addition to protecting the birds, and as an added bonus, the endemic plants will be able to return to the area once the natural hydraulic balance is restored. Line Winther Specialist Nature & Water Management Copenhagen

Keeping the foxes away The salt balance is not necessarily the only problem the gravel roads have caused. The gravel roads that make the areas accessible might also have provided foxes with an easy way to the breeding nests where they can eat eggs or snatch newly hatched birds. This is an additional problem that our nature restoration team is working to solve for the birds to roam freely again.

Anne-Kristine Sverdrup Project Director Nature & Water Management Copenhagen

Recruiting the minds of the future The natural sciences make up the building blocks of our society, and they are entirely essential for both the technical and engineering industries. If we are to succeed with the green transition of the building sector and further the digital development, we need to access as much new knowledge as possible.

At this year’s Hackathon at Gladsaxe Gymnasium, Jesper Lillelund, Head of Transportation & Mobility, asked students from six different high schools to solve tasks concerning biking and public transport.

25 53 In March 2022, MOE had 25 interns and 53 student employees.

We often host school visits to present our engineering work.

In collaboration with Engineer the Future, Jeanette Brender Clemensen has visited and taught elementary school students. © Engineer the Future

The subjects gathered under the acronym STEM, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, are all important engineering subjects. That is why it is extremely important to attract as many students’ attention as possible. It is a task that we can contribute to as an engineering company by showing off some of the many exciting projects we are working on.

their work. The experts share their enthusiasm for the subjects with the children and young adults while they attempt to make the engineering skills more tangible and concrete for the younger students. The purpose is to hopefully influence some of the students to choose a career in STEM and inspire the next generation of engineers.

In collaboration with Engineer the Future, we participate in various initiatives that are to highlight the STEM fields. We contribute to the programme ‘Book an Expert’, ‘Science Cup’ and, most recently, we participated in a high school ‘Hackathon’ event.

Science Cup is directed at the older students, in the form of a high school event where school classes compete in order to find who can develop the best solution to a natural science project. A school class from Slotshaven Gymnasium visited us, got a tour of our headquarters in Buddinge and heard about some of our projects. Specialist Stine Holst Pedersen gave the students a presentation about her work with sustainability, indoor climate and lighting design.

Let us call it nudging As the almost self-explanatory title suggests, Book an Expert allows elementary schools to book an engineer or specialist from the industry to make an inspiring presentation about

Similarly, Hackathon is targeted at high school students. It is a local collaboration between the high schools of Gladsaxe, Rødovre, Høje Taastrup, Nærum, Borupgaard, and Ordrup and the result of an IT community between the participating schools. By participating in such events, we hope to inspire students to consider a degree in engineering and thus to nudge them in the direction of STEM. The industry is in high need of engineers, and the best way to attract new employees is to make our work more visible, tangible and interesting to those who are about to make their choice of study.

Copenhagen, let us bet on bikes ! On Torvegade in central Copenhagen, neither the conditions for bicycles nor pedestrians live up to the City of Copenhagen’s standards. We have examined how to best improve the conditions for vulnerable road users without causing negative consequences for public transportation.

If you have ever visited Copenhagen, you might have taken a stroll down the quaint, cobblestone streets of Christianshavn, biked to Christiania to experience the famous Freetown or perhaps been to the island of Amager to ski on CopenHill. One way or the other, you might have crossed Torvegade and perhaps noticed that it is a street in high need of a traffic-related transformation. The bike lanes on Torvegade are narrow and the hourly capacity is estimated to be about 1,500 bicycles per hour. However, according to recent counts, an average of 3,000-3,300 bicycles pass the street per hour during the morning rush hours. These are numbers that, and you do not have to be an engineer to figure this one out, are far from each other. The congestion on Torvegade is a problem that will only worsen in step with urban expansion and the rising number of city dwellers that will result in even more cyclists. Something has got to be done about the traffic issues on Torvegade. A matter of priority As part of our project ‘Increased bicycle capacity on Torvegade’, we examined different options for traffic improvement in close collaboration with The City of Copenhagen and through a dialogue with Christianshavn’s local committee. The project included various traffic counts, a mapping of the area, an urban space analysis and citizen involvement. Several different solutions were discussed, but eventually, two different project proposals were handed over to the local politicians, who now have to decide what the solution will be. The City of Copenhagen wants to give car traffic lower priority, and due to Torvegade being a relatively narrow street, it would also be impossible to upgrade the conditions for one type of road user without compromising another. Following the urban tendencies and the general public's increasing preference for greener cities, it makes sense to downgrade car traffic and improve greener means of transportation. Our two proposals reflect this, and both our suggestions downgrade the conditions for cars significantly. As suggestion number one, we propose to improve the conditions for vulnerable road users by transforming Torvegade into a main

pedestrian street. The bus lanes would be removed on the entire street except for in front of Christianshavns Torv. Cars and buses would therefore need to share lanes. The area freed up by the bus lanes would be used to expand bike lanes and pavement. Buses would be prioritised by two intersections to ensure that the buses are not delayed by car traffic. As suggestion number two, we propose to shut down the street in front of Christianshavns Torv and only allow buses, bicyclists and pedestrians to pass through. The bus lanes would be removed, and buses and cars would share lanes up until Christianshavns Torv from where only buses could continue. This would decrease the car traffic considerably, and improve the conditions for both buses, pedestrians and cyclists while simultaneously allowing for an expansion of the bicycle lanes and pavement. Public transport is important In both proposals, we suggest removing the existing bus lanes which could potentially cause some consequences detrimental to public transportation. However, according to Michael D. Grønlykke the project has incorporated means to prevent this :

Both project proposals downgrade car traffic, yet, in suggestion number one it would not be enough to make drivers reconsider their route or means of transportation. Elena Pérez-Rebollo, explains :

To shut down the car traffic completely, as in proposal number two, would be a rather radical decision. That is why we chose to hand in two suggestions. In that way, it is possible to start with proposal number one and gradually move towards suggestion number two. Smaller steps could be taken and implemented in stages such as a fossil-fuel-free zone. In the end, however, it is a political decision, and we are excited to hear what the decision will be. One thing is certain : something needs to change on Torvegade. Elena Pérez-Rebollo Project Director Transportation & Mobility Copenhagen

In suggestion number one, the intersections prioritise buses and let them move ahead of cars. In suggestion number two, the number of cars would be limited to the point where they would no longer cause congestion on the road. Based on our traffic analyses, we concluded that buses would not experience longer travel time than today in either case. In fact, the right-turn arrow signal added to the intersection by Prinsessevej, in suggestion one, would improve the passability for buses compared to today. Michael D. Grønlykke Project Manager Transport Planning Copenhagen

850 m Torvegade is approximately 850 meters long, and the street is an important connection between Amager and the city centre. The street has four intersections controlled by traffic lights.

One step ahead of the formal procedures We have set up a strong team of experts in zoning regulations and authorities’ processing. These are important skills that help drive forward the construction process from the very first project idea.

Most new and large construction projects require a new zoning plan. This is a complicated process, mostly because of the many different parties involved including the authorities, consultants and neighbours of the building site. To ease the process, we have set up a department of client consultants who are particularly knowledgeable when it comes to zoning regulations and regulatory requirements. Most of the consultants possess considerable experience from the other side of the planning process as they have previously worked for different municipalities.

On account of their experience, they can often help speed up the process and realisation of the construction project. This might include preliminary examinations that determine the project possibilities and risks by disclosing municipal zoning regulations, necessary environmental approvals and other important issues. The department assists both private clients when they need zoning plans approved, and municipalities when they need zoning plans prepared. Head of Department Morten Bøgedal explains :

We can take on the role as author of the zoning plans as we possess extensive knowledge of the regulatory requirements and the planning act. Moreover, we can manage all communication with the authorities and all project aspects from the preliminary analyses to the public consultation process. We can do this because we can combine our many different consultancy skills within construction and civil works projects. Finally, we can ensure that the project ideas and wishes all align with the regulatory requirements. Morten Bøgedal Head of Department Client Consultancy, Planning, Authorities and Municipality Copenhagen

legal consultancy We also offer legal consultancy in connection to all our other services. Our legal advisors cover all aspects of building law including procurement laws, construction law, terms of insurance, consultancy regarding constracts and drafting including claims management.

Developing public property MOE has won a large framework agreement concerning client consultancy on a large part of the City of Copenhagen’s future construction projects. Cost management and strategic sustainability will play an especially important role in these projects.

Grøndalsvænget school Client Byggeri København Architect JJW Arkitekter © Torben Eskerod

In the City of Copenhagen, the unit Byggeri København is the official owner of the municipal buildings including schools, childcare centres, sports facilities and cultural institutions. Byggeri København manages 150-200 construction projects annually and is one of the biggest public property owners in Denmark. We have a large portfolio of tasks ahead of us now that we have won a 4-year framework agreement together with Dall & Lindhardtsen concerning client consultancy on both new developments, refurbishment and renovation projects. The agreement is estimated to be worth DKK 250 million. In control of costs The client consultancy tasks will consist of cost management, preparation of construction programmes, technical inspections and commissioning among other things. Cost management will play an important role, and our team consists of specialists and quantity surveyors who work on cost management in all project phases. To have a strong basis for comparison for costs and calculations, our cost management department has set up a cost database built from data from our many other projects. The

database makes it possible to benchmark projects with reference to all types of construction projects that might be relevant. Strategic consultancy The department is also skilled when it comes to managing the life cycle costs including the costs of operation. These are long term cost calculations, yet they work as a natural addition to the life cycle assessments that focus on carbon emissions. DGNB and circular economy are some of Byggeri København’s focus areas. Nina Marquardsen is a trained DGNB consultant and client consultant who is used to promoting green solutions in municipal construction projects :

Sustainability should be incorporated from the beginning of the project to which the client consultant plays an important role. We have the advantage that we can draw on our specialists’ skills concerning LCA and energy optimisation. Thus, we can help screen the projects and determine their green potential regardless of whether they are refurbishment projects or new development. If necessary, we can also go all the way and prepare a Sustainable Due Diligence report where we bring in even more experts.

Nina refers to an exemplary project from Roskilde, where the childcare centre Ringparken Børneinstitution implemented sustainability requirements already in the call for tender :

Together with our sustainability managers, we developed a new model for tenders where DGNB criteria was a defining aspect for the assessment of the bids and the construction programme. It was a successful concept that helped improve the cross-disciplinary coordination of the project. We look forward to joining our knowledge with Byggeri København that has high aspirations for circular construction projects. I believe it is highly valuable that the country’s biggest building owner maintains such green ambitions. Nina Marquardsen Head of Department Client Consultancy and Design Management Copenhagen

Cross-national bridge design The new bridge, Espern Bru, will become the main point of connection to a new neighbourhood in Hamar Municipality north of Oslo. It is an international project in which we combine our skills across vast distances.

In the Norwegian city Hamar, a closed down industrial harbour area will be transformed into a lively urban neighbourhood with apartments and commercial properties. However, because the area is cut off from the rest of the city by a railway, the neighbourhood needs a new connection for transportation not only to the many new construction sites. Espern Bru is key to the area’s urban development as it will allow transportation across the railway and connect the old industrial area to Hamar Sentrum. When the 114 meter long bridge is finished, car traffic can drive in both directions and a double-laned bicycle and pedestrian path will lead across the bridge. The complex bridge design consists of an orthotropic steel deck that, in combination with two truss girders along the sides of the bridge, make up the load-bearing system. The loads are transferred through local joints between the deck and the truss girders and lead through pot bearings to the bridge's concrete substructure. The substructure consists of five U-shaped columns adapted to the bridge's geometry. The substructure is mainly supported through shallow foundations. However, in the northern end of the bridge, the abutment is supported on steel core piles because the load-bearing bedrock lies deeper. The abutments at the ends of the bridge will be supplied with wing walls connected to the adjoining retaining walls. An international collaboration The bridge’s advanced principles of static were designed by Dr.techn. Olav Olsen that is also part of Artelia’s Business Unit Nordics. The Norwegian engineering company has several years of experience with Norwegian

infrastructure and structures. Espern Bru is one of several examples of how the company’s strong market position leads the way for exciting projects for us at MOE. While Dr.techn. Olav Olsen was responsible for the project coordination and design, our bridge department created the 3D modelling, drawings and the bar bending schedule. Nikolaj Skafte Koch explains :

The bridge was designed in Tekla with a high degree of detail compared to the Danish standard. The model was designed for us to automatically generate 2D drawings streamlining a large part of the production. In Norway, it is also the engineer’s responsibility to supply bar bending schedules for the reinforcement which is why all reinforcement was also modelled in 3D for us to generate the lists automatically. We rarely get the chance to work with models that contain this level of detail, and it has been fun to use them to automate a lot of the otherwise manual work. We use Rhino Grasshopper for the parametric designs of all our bridge structures which means that we can automate processes and continuously implement all the geometrical changes which is a great advantage for the entire project team.

To truly make it an international project and ensure project resources, Artelia Philippines oversaw the production of drawings based on the 3D models and assisted the 3D modelling. Livsvitenskapsbygget The same trio is designing a cycle and pedestrian bridge that is part of Livsvitenskapsbygget an extensive expansion of the University of Oslo. MOE is also engineer on the 66,000 m2 research and teaching facility for the life sciences, chemistry and pharmacology. The bridge project is part of a high-speed bike path for biking commuters along the outer ring road in Oslo.

Olav Olsen has opened the doors to a promising market in Norway and our professional synergy works well even though we are collaborating at a distance. Both Espern Bru and the bridge by Livsvitenskapsbygget consist of complex geometrics that pose exciting challenges for us. Nikolaj Skafte Koch Design Manager FEM, Bridges Copenhagen

Maintenance facilities for a new fleet of electric trains DSB has invested in a new fleet of electric trains that will make up an important contribution to more climate-friendly public transport in Denmark. MOE is engineer on two of the new train workshops where the electric trains will be maintained and repaired.

New workshops for electric trains Client DSB Contractor MT Højgaard © Gottlieb Paludan Architects

DSB’s older diesel trains are nearing retirement and will soon be replaced by a new generation of modern, electric trains. The Danish railway system is about to undergo a process of electrification, and DSB’s aims at being CO2neutral by 2030. The backbone of Danish train traffic The most important ingredient in the electrification of the Danish train traffic is the purchase of 100 electric train sets from the French train manufacturer Alstom. This is the largest investment in DSB’s history that expects to increase the investment by an additional 50 train sets later on. The Alstom trains will make up the backbone of the cross-country train traffic in Denmark replacing the current IC3, IR4 and IC4 trains. The new trains will also be part of the regional train traffic in some parts of the country. Train maintenance of the modern electric trains will take place at new purpose-built workshops situated at each end of the country.

Together with MT Højgaard, we are building the workshop Godsbanegården in Copenhagen named after its location where Copenhagen goods station (Københavns Godsbanegård) was located until 1968. The 11,500 m2 project will contain a 5,300 m2 workshop building and have four tracks for the trains to enter. Across borders From an engineering perspective, the largescale maintenance facility is particularly interesting because of its structural qualities and installations. The same goes for the additional workshop in Næstved that MOE and MT Højgaard are also building. This workshop in Næstved needs to prepare for maintenance tasks and repairs of different types of electric trains, and with its 650,000 m2, it will be the largest of DSB’s new maintenance facilities.

name of the passenger train sets connected without a locomotive or motor car. These are supplemented with a Vectron locomotive that connects to each end of the coaches to pull the train forward. This train combination will be used for international train traffic rendering Næstved a good location for the workshop, due to its position en route from Copenhagen to Hamburg. New green workshops Similar to how train traffic will be made more sustainable, the workshops will also be more sustainable than their predecessors. DSB is even hoping to achieve a DGNB Gold certification which will be ground-breaking in a Danish context.

A large part of the power will come from solar panels, and the building will have high-level heat recovery. These are only some of the initiatives that will help achieve a sustainability certification. Last but not least, DGNB is also a quality indicator for the work environment and indoor climate of the workshops, issues that also preoccupy DSB. The new workshops are expected to be up and running by 2025.

2030 The new workshops are part of the process of electrification of the Danish railway system, and they will contribute to DSB’s goal to achieve CO2-neutrality by 2030.

The double-decker train, Bombardier Twindexx, will get its check-ups here and so will the coaches from Talgo and the electric locomotive Siemens Vectron. A coach is the

Stay cool ! We are helping Gladsaxe Municipality build a new ice rink located in our own head office’s backyard. It is a technical task that requires both solid solutions and a round of blanks.

At Gladsaxe’s new ice-skating rink, we focus on energy efficiency and technical installations, but aesthetics also play an important role. The rink will face east and open towards three corners of the world providing a scenic view and a synergistic effect with the natural surroundings. A balcony will ensure the best possible view from the bleachers and prevent obstructed views. There will also be a wide, open view between the lounge and the rink, and the view from the cafeteria will

not disappoint either. From here, you will have a view of the football pitches where you can follow the local derby on Sundays. A technical and complex project We are building the new ice rink in collaboration with the contractor Jönsson and BBP Architects. The rink will have a considerably lower energy consumption than its older and somewhat run-down predecessor. Head of HVAC, Michal Ministr explains :

The ice rink is an exciting and unique assignment that requires special technical knowledge. It is also a project that is rather educational for all parties involved as it develops our technical skills. Michal Ministr Head of Department HVAC Copenhagen

There are several reasons why the project is technically challenging. Here, it is worth mentioning the cooling system, but also the dehumidifier unit. The two units are complicated, but the project becomes even more technically advanced when the two systems need to collaborate. Not just a freezer It might be tempting to believe that an ice rink is merely a large-scale freezer. However, a lot

more technical installations are involved. It is true the facility is built up around a large cooling system that supplies cooling for the ice, but it also requires ventilation and dehumidifier systems. To prevent fogging above the surface of the ice, both ventilation and dehumidification are required. Additionally, it is important to remember that a cooling system and heat pump are actually two sides of the same coin and when the colling system supplies cooling it also needs to get rid of its heat.

Of course, the heat from the system is reused in other places. That is why we install isolation right beneath the cooling pipes under which the heating pipes are located. The heating pipes are used to heat the ground beneath the ice rink to avoid permafrost and the damage it could cause if the ground was to go through unpredictable cycles of freezing and thawing. The heat from the cooling system is then used to heat locker rooms and common rooms, but also to melt the ice, Michal explains.

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On the rink, an ice resurfacer is used to clean and smooth the surface of the ice to prepare it for ice hockey matches and figure skating events. The resurfacer collects snow and dumps it in a so-called snow-holding tank. This is where the excess heat from the cooling system enters the picture as the heat is used to melt the water that can now be reused to wash the floors for example.

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remaining activities of the building. This is where district heating comes in, to which HVAC installations and the building management system are essential. To make the building as sustainable as possible, solar panels are installed and, on a sunny day, these will supply enough electricity to cover much of what the cooling system’s needs, Michal adds. The ice-skating rink is designed to live up to all user requirements including figure skating and elite ice hockey demands. For example, the rink will be adaptable for both the European and NHL ice hockey rink dimensions. The new rink will be ready in the fall of 2023.

A cooling system and heat pump make up two sides of the same coin and when the cooling system supplies cooling, it also needs to rid itself of heat.

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An icy shoot It is important to ensure optimal acoustics at Gladsaxe’s new ice rink and this requires various acoustic installations. The first step for our acoustic engineers was to collect data from an existing ice rink.

Hands up and headphones on A large and open ice rink must be able to handle both loud music and noise from the audience. Jakob Ravnskjær and Oliver Birk Savery from our acoustics department took a trip to Østerbro Skøjtehal to measure the reverberation time which is recorded using quite a special method.

To measure the reverberation time in a normal room, we would puncture a bag which makes a loud noise similar to the sound of a clap. This is usually loud enough for the excitation of the room.

However, because the ice rink is such a large space, we need a louder noise impulse. That is why we shoot a gun. The gunshot provides acoustic energy across all frequencies allowing us to measure the room’s response to all types of sound, Jakob explains. The reverberation time is the time it takes from the peak of the sound until it has dropped 60 dB. In a church, the reverberation time would be relatively long, whereas a recording studio would have a short reverberation time. Our acoustics engineers use the data to gain an idea about the acoustic indoor climate of the ice rink in Østerbro which can provide design ideas for the new rink in Gladsaxe.

Synergetic sectors enhance sustainable district heating The utilisation of excess heat from industrial companies has been made easier. This constitutes a considerable sustainable contribution to the production of district heating. We contribute to the development, and the CO2-reducing sector coupling.

1 January 2022 marked an important turning point that most Danes probably missed. New rules for taxes took effect making it profitable for companies to utilise their excess heat. Excess heat even from small projects might now be profitable and could contribute to a more sustainable production of district heating. This sector coupling allows for the utilisation of a resource that is otherwise wasted. Senior Project Manager, Knud Erik Nielsen elaborates :

The new law adjustment has kickstarted several new ideas. We possess the relevant technical knowledge and are currently contributing to several excess heat projects where we clarify the green and socioeconomic benefits of utilising the heat. In one of our projects, industrial excess heat will make up half of the heat demand of an entire district heating company allowing it to forgo the use of fossil fuels. Companies can reduce their energy consumption and contribute to the green transition while consumers get price competitive district heating. It is a win-win situation for everybody involved, not least the climate. The role of heat pumps As Knud explains, heat pumps are a wellknown and efficient way to transform excess heat into district heating. To illustrate, an industrial production might produce excess 30-degree wastewater containing a lot of energy that can be utilised by a heat pump. At this temperature, the heat pump will have an efficiency (COP value) that is 1.5-2 times higher than facilities that use outdoor air as their source of energy. The COP value is an expression of how much kWh-heat you get when the heat pump uses 1 kWh electric energy. This shows how the electricity consumption is significantly lower when using industrial wastewater which in turn makes the price of district heating less sensitive to fluctuating prices of electricity. Combining knowledge from two sectors MOE has extensive experience with excess heat projects in terms of heat pumps and integration into the district heating network. The production and distribution of district heating is a central business area at MOE, and we can also draw on our knowledge from various industrial projects. In terms of sector coupling, it is a great advantage to us that we already have specialists who consult companies on energy consumption. One of them is Pia Clausen who possesses detailed knowledge of the complicated array of laws, fees, CO2quotas and sustainability requirements :

By entering an agreement with the Danish Energy Agency concerning energy efficiency, companies can avoid paying excess heat taxes altogether. Otherwise, the taxes have been cut in half compared to 2021. Companies can save energy and, potentially, water used for cooling the excess heat. Excess heat supplied by a quota company also benefits the quotas the company is allocated. The utilisation of excess heat results in a lot of advantages for industrial companies. Pia Clausen Project Director Energy & Industry Aarhus

It is important to remember that electric boilers have several advantages while they are cheap to install and maintain. They are good at stabilising the electric grid as they can react and regulate immediately. In the future, large electric boilers will replace supplementary oil boilers in many places. This might be necessary to achieve a completely CO2-neutral district heating capacity which is already a market demand. To illustrate, we are currently involved in a project concerning a 30 MW electric boiler for Vordingborg Forsyning, and we expect to take on a lot of similar projects soon. Lastly, Knud mentions the interrelated issue of the increasing need for energy storage :

Environmental declarations As Pia points out, the emission factor (CO2/ kWh) of district heating companies will improve when utilising excess heat. The CO2 has already been attributed to the industrial company that produces it, rendering the heat CO2-neutral once it reaches the district heating company. The heat simultaneously allows the district heating company to reduce their use of bio and fossil fuels. The new and complicated EU regulations that include heavy reporting of and verification requirements for the level of sustainability of biofuels might also help push forward the utilisation of excess heat and electricity. We assist district heating companies prepare their environmental declarations.

Flexibility is key, also for the heat supply of the future. That is why all the bigger companies are currently looking for large storage capacities for them to take in different heat sources when they are most profitable and not necessarily when they match the actual heat demand. The demand is based on the season, the week or even the day. We are currently renovating a Pit Thermal Energy Storage (PTES) facility that works as a seasonal storage facility for a 37,500 m2 solar power plant and a 5.4 MW heat pump. The two sustainable energy sources collaborate perfectly, and storage technology is something we will work with even more in the future. Knud Erik Nielsen Senior Projoct Director District Heating Aalborg

Electrification of district heating Generally speaking, the use of heat pumps and excess heat is connected to the national strategy for using more electricity in the supply of district heating. The electrification would allow the district heating system to also utilise excess electricity from wind turbines. According to the Heat Plan 2021 from Aalborg University, about one-third of the district heating supply will stem from electricity in 2045. It will consist of a mix of heat pumps and electric boilers which, according to Knud, is a good combination :

research in sector coupling We are expanding DTU Elektro's laboratory SYSLAB at Risø Campus with a facility for tests and analyses of sector coupling between electricity, district heating and gas. MOE oversees design management, and we supply the basic and detailed designs of district heating, installations, electricity and SCADA.

The pharmaceutical industry is constantly evolving, and large pharmaceutical companies are spearheading the efforts to meet new demands together with the Danish government and Danish universities. MOE takes part in the development, and our many pharmaceutical projects require special expertise. We must have a detailed understanding of advanced production and know the exact criteria for success which the companies face when launching new products. What is process architecture ? Largely speaking, process architects are specialised in designing advanced production facilities. Their role is to design project layouts that ensure an optimal production flow while considering the integration of technical equipment, the needs of employees and other production requirements. The method is equal to other architectural design processes. However, the specific domain makes it a challenging discipline. Victor Galavits explains :

A process architect’s guide to pharmaceutical manufacturing Designing and constructing facilities for the pharmaceutical industry are challenging tasks. Two of our process architects explain how navigating this world requires adaptability and how patient safety is the number one priority. 46

We analyse the project in its entirety and use our architectural knowledge to identify the best production flow. Because each little detail is so important, we must possess in-depth knowledge of the industry. We cannot design the best solutions without close coordination with the manufacturer and, in that regard, it is crucial to ask the right questions at the right time. Why is the autoclave placed here ? Do we need containment over there ? Should we use VHP ? These are the types of questions you are only capable of asking, if you know exactly what you are dealing with. Victor Galavits Head of Department Client Consultancy Industry Copenhagen

To clarify, VHP is a gas used for cleaning the facilities which is poisonous and thus might influence the requirements for ventilation and the materials used.

We also help incorporate soft values in the designs. We might be designing a production line that is extremely clinical. However, it is important to remember that it will also be a place of work where the employees can feel comfortable, Jens Hvidberg adds.

Clean rooms Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities must abide by strict regulatory requirements because patient safety is paramount. The requirements differ depending on whether the product is to be administered orally, or whether it is an aseptic production in which the end product requires injection. Clean rooms especially need to abide by strict rules. Product contamination must be avoided at all costs, and that part of the project always starts at the process architect’s desk.

It is important to determine which level of classification each area of the production site needs. The GMP Cleanroom Classifications dictate the choice of materials, construction method and how the facility should operate and be cleaned. There are also different procedures for changing clothes and requirements for the employee’s interactions with equipment depending on which environment you enter. A central design issue is to ensure an optimal flow between the different rooms to avoid people, products and waste crossing paths and risk compromising patient safety. Thus, the GMP classification is a central design driver for any process architect, Jens Hvidberg states. A dynamic industry Another decisive factor is versatility. The complicated interrelation between pharmaceutical developments and strong market powers has created the need for adaptable production facilities.

The client’s needs are constantly changing and what we built yesterday will soon face new challenges. When a factory is completed, we are already looking at new issues. The level of innovation is extremely high, and the market demand is constantly changing. A new prognosis might suddenly show that the production needs to double, or the factory might suddenly need to live up to new regulatory requirements which will have consequences for the designs, to say the least, Victor explains, and Jens adds :

We often have to prepare our designs based on technologies and machines that have not yet been developed. Thus, the building needs to be ready on time and, afterwards, we will decide on the final design. Generally, the task is to be meticulously aware of the rationale and risk behind each design decision. When one design detail is changed, it affects the rest of the design. We need to constantly be aware of changes and the chain reactions they cause. This makes the design history extremely important as it allows us to track the project changes and navigate the design when the prerequisites change.

Jens Hvidberg Technical Director GMP Industry Copenhagen

Flexible Flexible facilities for cross-disciplinary research Building 313 at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) will support the development of green solutions and consist of laboratories that support many different research disciplines.

flexible room adaptation The facility is easily adjusted to match the needs of different sized user groups. Separating walls are easily set up or removed to make up different room configurations.

The new building 313 at DTU will officially be named Climate Challenge Laboratory. The 11,000 m2 facility will support cross- disciplinary research in green technologies, and the main part of the laboratories will consist of generic, multi-functional labs. Moreover, an entire wing will be dedicated to offices, built of timber, which is quite special from a Danish point of view as the building will be 30.7 meters tall. Together, MOE, Christensen & Co. and MT Højgaard will build the laboratories situated right beside the award-winning building 310 which the same team also built.

Designing the laboratories is quite the balancing act. We cannot merely design them based on the greatest common denominator when we also have a budget to consider. We are constantly figuring out how to gain the most flexibility from the money we spend. Thomas Mols Gravesen Design Engineer Laboratories & Health Copenhagen

Flexibility and adaptability The generic laboratories will be flexible and useful to different research teams. Instead of being built with one particular end-user in mind, the laboratories will have a wide range of different facilities. They will be both flexible and adaptable to accommodate the needs of both chemistry, physics, microbiology and other disciplines, Thomas Mols Gravesen explains :

Our Cost Management Department was in charge of the cost calculations and used their cost database to identify how we could stay within the financial framework set up for a multi-functional research facility. For as many users to see themselves in the new facility as possible, various representatives from different research disciplines were involved in the

process. Because BIM tools were used from the very beginning of the project, they could visit a 3D model of the building and the new facilities right away. BIM and sustainability The building was modelled with as many details as possible to make it easier to navigate the complexity and continuously monitor time and costs. MOE even developed a data visualisation tool that visualises the construction materials' CO2 emissions in the digital design model. As the detailed design progresses and more data is provided, the different partners can keep track of the building’s climate balance and compare different design optimisation choices. The innovative tool was used to live up to the client’s requirement that sustainability should be a driving force. The laboratory will live up to its name and aims at achieving a DGNB Gold certification which requires an LCA assessment.

DTU, Climate Challenge Laboratory Client DTU Contractor MT Højgaard

Architect Christensen & Co. © Christensen & Co.

One of my first days in Copenhagen, I realised that the public square by Israels Plads doubles as a schoolyard for the children of two different schools. After overcoming the initial shock and worry of what might happen to the children, I realised that that level of trust in the society is unique for Denmark. I realise how much potential there is in creating these dynamic shared spaces that serve multiple purposes. These small observations of differences between Copenhagen and Paris continue to surprise me and affords me new perspectives.

Perrine Rivoal Consultant International Sustainability Copenhagen

I started my international career working for the French Embassy in Beijing. My role as Property Manager took me all over Asia and allowed me to visit countries I would not otherwise have seen. After my two-year position with the embassy ended, I got the opportunity to work as a project manager for Artelia Vietnam. I then decided to return to Europe to be closer to my family in France. I was offered to stay within Artelia Group by joining Artelia UK. Having always been interested in experiencing the Scandinavian life, I was excited when I learned that MOE joined Artelia Group, and I immediately seized the opportunity to come and work in the Nordics – frontrunners within sustainability.

Eya Khammari Project Manager International Copenhagen

Out into the world Eya and Perrine, who are both from France, joined MOE in 2021. They explain the importance of cross-cultural collaborations and how sustainability is a driving force for them. Through school and university, most students meet countless offers to go abroad. Exchange programs, international internships or perhaps a work-away stay over the summer. There is no limit to the opportunities, and organisations line up to help students gain international experience. Once you cross the threshold and join the workforce, things change. However, our international projects provide us with cross-cultural encounters and global perspectives. Head of MOE Global Building Projects (GBP) Sune Wendelboe explains :

We are working on putting more international projects on the agenda, to export MOE’s skills through international partners and our global offices, and to push into new Nordic markets. Perrine and Eya who are currently cultivating their international careers here at MOE both do tremendous work in this regard. Gaining new perspectives

I grew up in France, trained to be an engineer in France, and worked as a sustainability engineer for four years in France. Eventually, I felt I needed to gain new perspectives. When you are working with sustainability, an area that is constantly evolving as new technologies are developed, it is not only important but necessary to stay alert and aware of the newest tendencies on the market. You need to know what is happening not just on the

national market, but in a global context. I felt, I needed international experience and what better place to gain that than in the Nordic countries that are considered sustainability frontrunners, Perrine explains.

Eya explains : Establishing contact is step number one, and one of the main purposes of our GBP department is to be that muchneeded point of reference. A hub for international collaborations as we call it.

In Denmark, sustainability is definitely on the agenda, and it has been so for several years now. Innovative solutions along with various certification schemes and an increasing demand for sustainability are the kinds of initiatives that keep Danish companies on their feet and remind us all to suit the action to the word.

Perrine joins in and adds : Fostering a global mindset in the workplace, working towards more international hires, and taking on international projects is a way for us to evolve as a company. We can exchange knowledge and learn from other countries which is particularly important for the green transition and innovation in general.

Eya who started her Artelia career in Vietnam before moving to Artelia UK and now to us here at MOE adds :

To access the potential of collaborations with Artelia’s international partners, it has been valuable to have two internationally experienced and French-speaking people lead the conversation. Understanding cultural differences and navigating local customs is necessary when building bridges. That is why international experience is an asset both professionally and personally, and why it is not just an item to check off the list as a student.

When helping MOE out into the world, it is clear to us that our sustainability experts are in especially high demand. These, along with our fire safety engineers and other specialists, offer skills that many countries hunger for. The power of untapped potential MOE joined Artelia in 2019, and there is still a lot of untapped potential in terms of international collaborations. Artelia is represented in 40 countries, and this opens many doors for us as a company.

Artelia Group is represented in 40 countries, and this opens many doors for us as a company. At MOE, we work to put more international projects on the agenda.

Next level timber construction CO2-friendly timber is gaining ground on the construction market, and MOE is part of several projects that demonstrate the potential of timber constructions.

Lerchesgade Client Bygningsstyrelsen Contractor NCC

Architect C.F. Møller Architects © C.F. Møller Architects

For the first time in Denmark, a public owner has ordered a large-scale timber construction. The Danish Building and Property Agency is building a new 31,000 m2 sustainable timber office in Odense with space for 1,600 governmental workstations. The use of timber in the load-bearing structures was a defining requirement in the tender materials. A building of this size illustrates how timber constructions are gaining popularity.

They will provide innovative solutions and illustrate how tall buildings can be built using as much timber as possible while maintaining the lowest possible carbon footprint.

A normal fire test of facades takes 22 minutes. However, in this test, the façade was allowed to keep burning and after one hour, we could conclude that the mission had succeeded.

Successful fire testing of timber materials

MOE is engineer on the project which the Danish Building and Property Agency is also building for its signalling effect to say : we should build more using wood. Timber has several advantages as a construction material including its time-saving qualities. However, the low-level CO2 emissions of timber are the main reason why timber is becoming increasingly popular.

This experience is now utilised for the housing project UN17 Village in Ørestad. The client NREP has decided to fire test the timber facades and CLT floor structures used in the building.

The test is a good example of how the challenges of timber constructions are solvable using the right methods. For the same purpose, we have set up a Timber Resource Centre that consists of specialists within acoustics, fire safety, structures, indoor climate, sustainability, and cost management. We are well-prepared to build even more timber buildings in the future.

A 20-storey timber building While the timber office in Odense will be iconic on account of its size, the timber project TRÆ in Aarhus will set a record due to its height. MOE is currently designing the 20-storey office building with Lendager Group that, besides timber, will incorporate recycled construction materials. It is a pioneering timber project whose innovative characteristics have caught the interest of Aarhus Municipality. The project was granted DKK 5.5 million from Klimafonden (Climate Foundation) to enter into a partnering agreement with the owner PFA and the developer Kilden & Henby. The partnership is meant to contribute to knowledge-sharing concerning potential solutions to the challenges the construction market face when building sustainably.

Fire safety is one of the biggest challenges to timber tower blocks. Our fire safety specialists were among the first to address the challenge, and they have now gained considerable experience in this area.

The floor structures underwent a fire-resistance rating (REI 90) to identify the structure’s ability to preserve its load-bearing capacity, the ability to reduce the transfer of heat to the unexposed side and the ability to prevent the passage of gasses. Normally, the structure must preserve its capacities and abilities for 60 minutes. However, the requirement for the CLT elements was 90 minutes and the test proved a success. The same applies to the test of the timber facades that are not fireproofed because NREP wanted a more eco-friendly design. Fireproofing is usually the answer to the Danish building regulations for fire prevention of facades. Instead, MOE helped develop a special solution with the contractor CG Jensen and the manufacturers Moelven and Scandi Supply. When testing the new solution, the team raised the bar once again.

Speaking of knowledge-sharing, this is the cornerstone of Realdania’s demonstrational project the MiniCO2 Houses that are also built from timber and to which we are also contributing. Here, timber will be used as much as possible and only be replaced if it does not stand the test in terms of costs, practical issues or use of CO2. The demonstrational project in Fredericia will address some of the most common issues that arise when we build timber constructions.

The high-rise TRÆ Client PFA and Kilden & Hindby

Architect Lendager Group

A common approach to digital design of infrastructure projects An exciting restructuring of the way we use BIM in civil works projects is currently underway, and we are contributing valuable inputs to the digital development. 54

Already before the year 2000, various players in the Danish building industry initiated the development of a common BIM practice with standard BIM procedures. Today, these procedures are customary and used on most projects in the sector. 10 years passed before a similar tendency was seen on the market for infrastructure projects. Only recently, have various companies started working towards a common approach to classifying the different uses of BIM in infrastructure projects. Specifications of building parts One of the contributors to the digital BIM standards is Gita Monshizadeh, Corporate Technical Director of BIM Infrastructure. It has been Gita’s ambition to develop standards for BIM in infrastructure projects, and she is currently contributing to the development through her work with the association DiKon.

We are a group of different companies within the sector working to develop specifications of building parts for infrastructure projects that correspond to those used in the building industry. It is important to have a common language to ensure effective collaboration between the different project partners. Furthermore, common specifications for building and infrastructure projects would be useful as the two domains are often inextricably linked. This will allow much more information

Maintenance facility for DSB’s new electric trains by Godsbanegården in Copenhagen

to be adopted directly from the building sector. However, it is equally important to be aware of the many differences that exist between the two worlds. It would not, for example, be possible to use an ICT specification prepared for a building project for the infrastructure surrounding the building. As Gita points out, it requires comprehensive interpretational efforts to define BIM standards for infrastructure components :

In contrast to building parts used in the building industry, it is not a simple task to define what constitutes the building parts in infrastructure projects. Whereas a beam used to build a house is a tangible building part, a basin or earthworks are more abstract and difficult to define. Nevertheless, it is worth the effort to gain a mutual understanding of the individual components and their volume as it will make it easier to manage costs while simultaneously allowing the digital models to form the basis of sustainability assessments and monitor the materials’ carbon footprints. 25 BIM principles to apply According to Gita, another important contribution to the standardisation of BIM is the standard approach to and classification of the 25 principles for using BIM prepared by BIM Infra. dk, which is a BIM collaboration between the

Danish Road Directorate and Banedanmark. The collaborative team now includes Metroselskabet, Femern Bælt, Sund & Bælt and the City of Copenhagen. The document ‘25 BIM uses’ was developed at Penn State University, USA. However, because the material was originally prepared for buildings. BIM Infra.dk has reinterpreted it to match the Danish infrastructure sector and prepared a guide that is now ready to be tested in different projects before it is published as best practice in the sector. Gita is among the frontrunners of digital standardisations, and she has already started using the principles on the Bus Rapid Transit system project in Reykjavík, also known as Borgarlínan, which MOE and Artelia are currently designing.

Through various workshops with our client and the project’s additional stakeholders, we have succeeded in defining how we will utilise the ‘25 BIM uses’ in this project. We have mapped out a structured approach to BIM with detailed descriptions of what needs to be prepared in each specific design phase and to what level of detail, Gita explains.

in the document Exchange Information Requirements (EIR), which is comparable to an ICT specification in a Danish context. As Gita points out, this is the first time that a structured approach to the ‘25 BIM uses’ has been implemented from the very beginning of an infrastructure project.

In that sense, it is possible to define “Borgarlínan” as a pioneer project using BIM throughout the entire project. BIM Infra.dk’s ambition is to test the guidelines by using them in different projects, support the digital design process and finally contribute to knowledge sharing across the infrastructure sector. The fact that the guidelines have since proven to be useful for international project collaboration is yet another advantage. Gita Monshizadeh Corporate Technical Director BIM Infrastructure Copenhagen

A Nordic pioneer project Gita describes how the project’s use of BIM is based on the ISO standard 19650 and the terms used herein. The efforts have resulted 55

Digital 3D models of 354 buildings We have helped digitalise a large part of Lyngby-Taarbæk’s building stock in Revit to improve the municipal space management and provide 3D tender materials when the buildings need refurbishment or renovation.

233,000 m2 of 354 municipal buildings can now be found as digital 3D models after Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality decided to digitalise many of its properties. The models will primarily be used for space management, but they might simultaneously be used for tender materials if a building needs renovation or refurbishment. The goal is to improve the municipal property management through a more efficient and systematic approach. Digitalisation makes it easier to prioritise operation and maintenance efforts due to the improved underlying data volume. Our department for Asset and Facilities Management assisted the extensive digitalisation process. The many buildings were laser scanned to make up point clouds allowing the buildings to be drawn up in Revit. The role of our facilities management team is best compared to client consultancy. The preliminary task was to help the municipality determine the 3D models’ performance specifications and the degree of detail necessary.

For the models to be useful to us, all data needs to be continuously updated, valid and reflect reality which means that it needs to be easy for us to update it. Thus, the models contain only the most relevant information. MOE helped us define how the models should be set up to ensure a uniform approach. A process that also required a performance specification to avoid misinterpretation. Helping clients help themselves In the next stage, MOE managed the tender process concerning the scanning and modelling tasks. We helped examine the first materials that were supplied while making sure to teach the municipal employees how to control the materials themselves. Nis explains :

We organised a workshop for the municipal employees to learn how to conduct quality controls of the models in terms of their performance specification. Help to help yourself is kind of our mantra as we believe it is most valuable for our clients to learn how to operate the models themselves.

It is important to determine how detailed the models should be. If the models contain too much detail, the task of updating them will easily become insurmountable. Through a needs assessment, we helped determine exactly what the models need to show and what could be left out

Débora adds : The run-through of the models was filmed so that we could revisit them later. To make the most of the models, we must know how to update them with new information when changes occur.

Nis Boile Christensen Senior Consultant, Asset and Facilities Management explains. Débora Lima Cruz from Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality adds :

The Revit models were implemented in Dalux FM that is used for space management. In the program, all the building models and their exact locations are placed on a map of the

From Revit to Dalux

municipality. In each model, the building’s floor space can be systematised through a classification process providing a schematic overview of the size of the different types of floor space. This might also be used for analyses and comparisons of the models. For example, it is possible to compare two schools’ use of space or perhaps find out the total square meters of classrooms in the municipality. When issuing service tasks such as cleaning, it is relevant to define the size of the space and the types of rooms involved. In Lyngby-Taarbæk municipality, the models will be used as documentation and each building model will have the relevant drawing material and when relevant project documentation for refurbishment and renovation projects attached. Nis explains :

In terms of space management, the models are useful both at an operational and tactical level, but also strategically. It is possible to pull out data and use a tool such as Power BI to combine data from different facilities management systems. This allows for solid analyses that provide property owners with a better basis for decisions. It is also possible to use the data for benchmarking in national statistics. Nis Boile Christensen Senior Consultant Client Consultancy Copenhagen

Dual protection against climate changes Kolding city centre is to be better protected from flooding and heavy rainfall. A new pump and lock system by the stream Kolding Å will help protect the city against both.

In step with more frequent and heavy precipitation caused by climate changes, Kolding city centre is more exposed to flooding. Located on the coast, the city risks flooding if seawater causes Kolding Å to overflow its banks. The city’s topography and location by the bottom of a river valley also put the area at risk in the event of heavy rain. To avert the threat, Kolding Municipality and BlueKolding initiated various plans for climate-proofing. One of the initiatives involves a new pump and lock system by the outlet of Kolding Å. MOE is client consultant on the project that involves many different skills. Erik Høj Hansen, who oversaw the relatively complicated construction programme, explains :

It is a technical project influenced by various local conditions. Before we could put the project out to tender, we needed a detailed project plan to know the exact project requirements and costs. We could not have too many uncertainties, which meant that our specialists needed to define most of the technical aspects in advance. Erik Høj Hansen Project Manager Client Consultancy Aarhus

The technical solution The pump and lock system has an important double function and protects the city against both rising sea levels and heavy precipitation. The system blocks the seawater and uses Kolding Å as a retention basin. When the lock closes, the pumping station transports water out into Kolding Fjord lowering the water level. Thus, Kolding Å maintains the necessary capacity to accept water from elsewhere without overflowing its banks. The system protects Kolding in the event of flooding or torrential rain. Vibeke Gregersen, expert within climate adaption initiatives, explains :

The pumping station will be one of the biggest in Denmark and pump 20 m3 water per second, the equivalent of emptying an Olympic-sized pool in three minutes. To identify the best solutions for the station, we simulated flooding in SCALGO. We also used the simulation to define the maximally tolerable water level. In addition to the construction programme, we could therefore supply a flood map featuring a before and after scenario. In the event of raised sea levels, the 2.8 meter lock-gates, above sea level, will block the seawater from entering Kolding Å. Additional dikes and floodwalls will serve the same purpose.

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Hotline to the hydraulic laboratory Large amounts of water will be transported over the lock, and the speed of transportation must therefore be carefully modulated as to avoid bank erosion and the resultant consequences for the river’s ecological balance. To identify the best solutions, Vibeke had assistance from our colleagues in Næstved, who have experience designing pumping stations. They were able to define the design requirements for the pumps and determine the costs. Brian Bryder Rasmussen, who also took part in the project, explains how it was important to validate the concept internationally because there was no basis for comparison in Denmark.

It was a great advantage to us that we are part of Artelia. Artelia is one of the leading consultants within maritime engineering, and they have one of the most advanced hydraulic laboratories in the world. I was able to consult with a senior specialist from the laboratory in Grenoble. He helped assess the project concept and identify alternative solutions used globally. When dealing with such advanced solutions, it is important to learn from international experience and Artelia proved a valuable partner. Brian Bryder Rasmussen Head of Department Drainage & Civil Works Næstved

19 m A design requirement stated that the piles had to be driven down 19 meters and maybe even deeper.

Challenges at the bottom of Kolding Å Our office in Næstved also prepared the geotechnical report concerning soil conditions. They discovered that the soil was extremely soft and that a sufficient load-bearing capacity would not be reached before reaching a drilling depth of 14-15 meters. The report concludes that the pump and lock system must be based on a reinforced pile foundation which causes additional design requirements as the piles must be driven down 19 meters or deeper. The necessary drilling also allowed for environmental examinations revealing contaminated soil. Our environmental specialist from Southern Denmark, Jørgen Raaen Lund, was in charge of the strategy for soil, sludge and water management. A junction for people and animals The environment is central to the project and, to complete our cross-regional collaboration, our department for Nature and Water Management in Copenhagen helped prepare the environmental impact report.

fauna. This influences not only where and how the project can be built but also when. The construction needs to happen at a time when it does not disturb the fish’ spawning season or the porpoises’ breeding season. If you are lucky, you might run into an otter or a dolphin in the area and these are also considered in the report that describes a lot of additional project aspects including noise, vibration, dust and archaeology.

The number of parties and interfaces involved was quite extraordinary. The construction process also had to be coordinated with Marina City which will make up a new neighbourhood south of the facility. The location adds to the complexity of the task and makes it more interesting for us as client consultants. Vibeke Gregersen Business Manager Infrastructure Fredericia

Several other design requirements are introduced to protect fish and other users of the river including kayakers, jolly boats and other sailing activities. The gate-locks must be more than 20 meters wide to allow fish and boats to pass without difficulty and the technical solutions cannot harm the area’s fauna. Because of the project’s placement, our client consultants have been in contact with pretty much all the departments of Kolding Municipality and Kolding harbour. Vibeke Gregersen notes how the project required extensive coordination :

The pump and lock system is built in a protected area, and the construction process must therefore respect the area’s flora and

Kolding Yachting marina

Kolding Fjord

m3/sec․

The pumping station will be one of the biggest in Denmark. It will pump out 20 m3/sec, the equivalent of emptying an Olympic-sized pool in three minutes.

Kolding Yachting marina

A new shared storage facility by the name of Fællesmagasinet near Frederikssund is now ready to serve both the National Museum of Denmark and the Royal Library. It will house some of Denmark’s most valuable cultural treasures while keeping energy consumption to a minimum. By utilising existing passive resources, the facility will reduce both the operational costs and the need for technical installations.

Museum objects of exceptional historical importance will be stored alongside significant library materials in Fællesmagasinet. The Danish Agency for Culture and Palaces has built the new storage facility, which is the first of its kind in Denmark, together with DS Flexhal, MOE, Gottlieb Paludan Architects and Bruynzeel Storage Systems. The objects in question are particularly sensitive and require a storage facility with dependable climatic stability, robust constructional solutions not to mention a high level of security. To illustrate this, the building design is prepared for extreme external conditions of up to 35 degrees and relative humidity of 100 %. The objects are made from different materials that depend on different environments. Thus, the storage facility is made up of three different types of units. The so-called basic unit will have approximately 25,000 m2 of shelf space to store objects from the National Museum of Denmark while the cold and dry units will allow for about 120 shelf kilometres to store materials from the Royal Library. An almost self-regulating building The design of the 24,000 m2 large building is based on the premise that the building should

require as little regulation as possible and maintain equally low operational costs. The building is almost hermetically sealed and properly insulated. In contrast, the base of the building is not insulated. In combination with the external shielding, the building uses the cooling qualities of the soil to regulate the temperature on the first floor on which both the dry storage unit and basic units are located. This allows the rooms to maintain a temperature of between 7-16 degrees year-round rendering heating and cooling of the units unnecessary and reducing the operational costs considerably. Similarly, cooling is unnecessary for the adsorption dehumidification device introduced to protect the various objects. As a result, meticulous indoor climate calculations and moisture simulations were conducted to document that the moisture and temperature limit values could be maintained without mechanical cooling. Cultural treasures in need of cooling The cold storage units on the second floor will, however, require cooling. Here, the most sensitive items from the Royal Library will be stored including manuscripts and invaluable first editions.

The cold storage units must maintain a constant temperature level between 2-6 degrees, and cooling is supplied via a ventilation system. For this purpose, thermology is integral. A ground source heat pump system converts ground energy into heating or cooling with help from heat pumps. The system is based on 6 kilometres of pipes dug down in the surrounding area. The facility is so well-structured that it does not require heating or cooling from other sources. To guarantee the low temperatures, the storage facility is very well insulated with approximately 300 mm insulation towards the adjoining areas. Clean environments Both the cold and dry units have an overpressure of approximately 5 Pa to prevent contamination. The input of outside air causes the need for special filters in the ventilation system that provides air to both the cold and dry systems. These filters are central elements to the whole project. For the recirculation of air, high-quality filters protect against pollution in terms of corrosive gases, acidifying gases and organic substances thus protecting the irreplaceable objects.

120 km The facility will have about 120 shelf kilometres to store materials from the Royal Library.

Healing surroundings for vulnerable patients In Roskilde, we recently completed the new Psychiatric Centre Sct. Hans, and we have now started working on a new psychiatric hospital in Viborg.

New Psychiatric Centre Sct. Hans Client The Capital Region of Denmark Architects KHR Arkitekter and Rubow Arkitekter © Adam Mørk

The new Psychiatric Centre Sct. Hans has been named ‘The View’ by employees and patients. This is quite understandable due to the building’s scenic view of Roskilde Fjord and the picturesque surroundings. The psychiatric centre is located on a slanting site near Roskilde Fjord, and the architecture makes the most of the topography by introducing different building levels. The four sections are placed around a common outdoor area, and the patients will all have a view of the beautiful surroundings from their single-bed rooms. The rooms turning inward face the green, intimate courtyards. The aesthetics are of high priority as the vision behind the hospital is to have the physical framework contribute to the psychiatric treatments. The architectural reviews of the project have all been positive and two leading Danish papers even awarded the project five out of six stars. The 20,000 m2 large building houses all the closed sections of the specialised forensic psychiatry unit of the Capital Region of Denmark under one roof and includes many 66

different facilities such as a workshop, music room, therapeutic pool, a large multi-purpose sports hall and a gym. Construction management of 16 contracts MOE was construction manager of the project as well as health and safety consultant. We were also in charge of commissioning, geotechnical engineering, and facilities management. The project was completed as a trade contract, and our construction manager coordinated no less than 16 contracts. This alone requires meticulous planning. However, even more detailed planning was necessary since the project consisted of a terraced house built on a site that drops 12 meters. The construction of a top security institution poses additional logistical challenges because the building has to be completely enclosed. The building will only have one point of entrance, yet transport to and from the construction had to be manageable even after the outer walls were installed. In addition, the psychiatric centre has electronic access control instead of keys. By the end of the project, the electronic system

had to be set up and tested while the construction activities continued. This required a lot of coordination from start to finish, Søren Nielsen explains :

To finish such a complex project, we needed to keep up a system for planning and communication. To ensure the optimal workflow, we needed to constantly keep track of how far the contractors had come in each area. We used a master production schedule that was continuously broken down into sub-plans while all communication took place via a digital platform. In many ways, this was a once in a lifetime project Søren Nielsen Head of Department Construction Management Copenhagen

Digital facilities management A systematic and coordinated effort was also implemented for the digital handover of the large amount of O&M documentation. Our department for Asset & Facilities Management facilitated the process and designed a technical system to support the handover from project to operation. They enabled an important connection between the many contractors, the lead consultant, the client and the Capital Region of Denmark's Center for Ejendomme who will be in charge of the building’s continued operation. The first step was to identify the right setup for all the different parties involved. Peter Friis explains :

We hosted a couple of workshops to identify Center for Ejendomme’s procedures and how to match them with the handover in Dalux. From there, we were able to set up a method for the handover procedures and quality control processes based on a clear agreement of what was to be supplied and controlled. Peter Friis Jensen Project Director Asset & Facilities Management Copenhagen

The next step was to monitor the flow of information. The purpose of the digital handover is to have all the current, relevant, and concrete information regarding operations and maintenance passed on to the operational manager. For a building of this size and complexity this is a lot of information. The process usually starts with the contractor supplying a map of the building that is then validated by the consultant and then by the client. Our consultants checked up on the procedures via weekly status emails containing updated diagrams and visualisations of how far the approval process had come. Thus, all project partners could keep track of which material was examined and handed over. From Roskilde to Viborg Almost simultaneous with the handover of Psychiatric Centre Sct. Hans, we started working on a similar project in Viborg. Together with Karlsson Architects and Schønherr, we are client consultants on the Central Denmark Region Psychiatry. As part of the visionary process, we went on a field trip to different reference projects including Sct. Hans and three other MOE projects : the new psychiatric hospital in Aalborg, New Mental Health Bispebjerg and the MIPIM-award-winning psychiatric hospital in Slagelse.

psychiatric treatment and forensic psychiatry. Part of the hospital will have top-level security similar to Sct. Hans. As part of the first project stage, the client consultants helped the client develop ideas together with a selected group of users from the Central Denmark Region Psychiatry. During this phase, MOE prepared preliminary examinations of both technical, cost and tender-related strategic project aspects. We also possess the role of sustainability manager, and the ambition is to have the project DGNB certified and possibly achieve the new DGNB Heart addition. Senior Project Director, Thomas Simoni, notes :

As client consultant, we help shape the project from the very first idea. In this case, we are designing a psychiatric hospital where the patient’s needs and treatment are in focus. It is an inspiring process to be a part of and an important task as all research shows that the physical framework can play an important role in the treatment of mental illness. Thomas Simoni Senior Project Director Buildings Aalborg

The new hospital in Viborg is 15,000 m2 large and houses facilities for both ordinary

The future of the electrical grid The Danish electrical grid is about to undergo a complete modernisation process which includes an upgrade of the many transformer stations.

In 2022, MOE is working on 14 different transformer stations in different phases of the projects.

As one of the bigger Danish investments in wind power, the new Hesselø Offshore Wind Farm will produce power for approximately one million Danish homes. The wind farm will be placed north of Zealand in Kattegat, in Hesselø Bay, about 30 km from the coast. To connect its power to the Danish electrical grid, the offshore wind farm needs to be linked to the transformer station by Hovegaard west of Ballerup. To this end, MOE helped Energinet prepare the pilot project for an expansion of the station. The task is part of a framework agreement we won in 2020. Since then, MOE has contributed to several transformer station projects. At Hovegaard, our tasks concerned preliminary examinations for Hesselø Offshore Wind Farm and an expansion of the station to prepare for future changes to the high-voltage system. Our other transformer projects also include stations that are already in operation or about to be. The green transition The many different projects are part of the collective upgrade of the Danish electrical grid necessary to meet future demands. The future energy demands are influenced by both new sustainable energy sources, the increasing number of electric cars, electric heat pumps in private homes and the electrification of public transport. The transition to renewable energy sources forces the electricity system to undergo

radical changes Traditionally, electrical power production has taken place at centralised power plants many of which are situated near the larger Danish cities. Thus, power was produced near to where it was mostly consumed and then transported to less populated areas. As the use of wind and solar power increases, the system is turned upside down. The power is now produced on the ocean or in the countryside and transported to less populated areas first. This forces large amounts of power to be transported across larger distances necessitating a substantial upgrade of the electrical grid, an upgrade also required by our society’s increasing use of power. Stand-in for Viking Link As wind energy produces more and more of the energy needed in Denmark, the turbines will at times produce more energy than we can consume. The opposite issue might also occur as both wind and solar power depend on weather conditions. Both issues require an exchange of power with our neighbouring countries, and the future Viking Link will therefore allow for an electrical connection between Denmark and England across the North Sea. Such a valuable unit requires a trustworthy backup solution, and the electrical grid from Endrup to the border will ensure access to emergency power from central Europe. The project entails a considerable modernisation of the transformer station by Endrup located approximately 20 km from Esbjerg that is part of the list of MOE projects and of about the same size as the project by Hovegaard. A familiar discipline Our role on the many transformer stations includes design, construction management and inspections of drainage and concrete foundations. These are some of our main areas of expertise at MOE, as we have designed constructions for the energy sector since we were founded in 1930 and, previously, solved several tasks for Energinet. One aspect of the project is to design robust structures, another is working under the special conditions the sector poses including maintaining the supply security. Usually, if we have two transformer stations, both in

operation, we will tear one of them down and build a new one while keeping the other in operation until the first project is complete. Thus, we can keep up the supply. Health and safety coordination is particularly important when working on facilities that contain such high levels of voltage. For the same reason, drainage is particularly important as power and water is a dangerous combination. Altogether, the projects require considerable logistical planning and because of the projects’ importance, security measures also need to prevent uninvited guests from entering the premises. So far, Gerdur Klara Gardarsdóttir has designed and worked as construction manager on three of the projects :

You get to use your entire toolbox of skills because of the many different project factors and because we work on the project from start to finish. The benefit of having a list of similar projects is that what we learn from one project, we can bring with us to the next. We continually learn more about our client’s needs and what challenges to expect. For me, it is quite satisfactory to modernise something that is in high need of modernisation, and which is quite important in a national context. Gerdur Klara Gardarsdóttir Design Engineer Industry Structural Copenhagen

Moving forward faster … We have helped develop 7-Eleven’s new staff-free store that will open in Copenhagen Airport in 2022. Staff-free stores might very well be the future, and this prototype will reveal the concept’s full potential.

By now, most people will probably have noticed that a lot of supermarkets offer self-checkout counters where you can avoid standing in line for the register. In some stores, you might even scan your items on your phone as you walk around the store and pay ‘on the go’ avoiding queues altogether. 7-Eleven is now ready with the next step in the development, and staff-free stores are gaining ground in the Nordic retail market. As one of the first in Denmark, 7-Eleven is opening its first stafffree store to learn from it as an example. Reitan Convenience Denmark is part of the Norwegian Reitan Group that runs the Danish 7-Eleven stores in addition to REMA100, Uno-X and kiosks in Norway, Sweden and the Baltic States. In 2022, they will open their first staff-free prototype store in Copenhagen Airport, and when the concept has been adjusted and fine-tuned, the idea is to copy the concept in various locations around the country. The first store in Copenhagen Airport will be set up inside. However, as a next step, and if it proves necessary, the stores might be introduced out in the open as well. 70

Over the last couple of years, we have assisted 7-Eleven with several refurbishment projects on existing stores and our collaboration now continues to evolve. We are glad to contribute to this re-structuring of the retail market. Edda Maria Vignisdottir Chief Consultant Retail & Mixed Use Copenhagen

This is the future

It will be both fast, easy and efficient to purchase snacks for your trip. You no longer need to wait in line, which means that you will always be able to grab a cup of coffee on your way. I believe that is the future, Edda explains. The project involved many different skillsets, but most important were our structural department and fire safety engineers. The project was unique because the store, in terms of fire safety, is considered a piece of furniture and therefore must live up to different fire safety standards from a normal store. Moreover, the store’s furniture status makes it possible to place it in a lot of different places where a normal store would not fit allowing the store to offer its approximately 350 products to passers-by. Edda predicts that we will be seeing a lot more of these staff-free stores in the future.

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Buildings Division Energy & Industry Business Units

ergy & Industry

Division Infrastructure

astructure

Energy & Industry Infrastructure

Division Aarhus Copenhagen

IT, R&D, HR, Legal, Communication Division Southern Denmark

Finance Division Aalborg Division Zealand

Division Aarhus

Division Aalborg

Division Southern Denmark

Divison Consultancy & International Projects Division Technology & Design Division Sustainability & Design Division Energy & Industry Division Infrastructure

Project organisation Client

Client QHSE

Project Manager

QHSE

Project Owner

Project Manager

Project Team

MOE has a clear and manageable project organisation. Projects are solved by a project team led by a project manager. The project manager has the overall responsibility to the client and reports to the project owner. QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety and Environment) is an integral part of MOE’s project model and serves as the guideline for behavior-based safety at construction sites. Project Owner

Dormitory for trade students in Herning Client BRFfonden Architects Dorte Mandrup and Kristine Jensen. Landskab & Arkitektur © Dorte Mandrup

Copenhagen Buddingevej 272 2860 Søborg +45 4457 6000

Aarhus Mariane Thomsens Gade 1C 8000 Aarhus C +45 8750 8700

Aalborg Østre Havnegade 18 1. th 9000 Aalborg +45 9812 1911

Fredericia Bødkervej 7A 7000 Fredericia +45 7593 5030

Odense Wichmandsgade 5D, 1. tv. 5000 Odense C +45 7593 5030

Vordingborg Næstvedvej 1 4760 Vordingborg +45 5537 1600

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linkedin.com/company/moe @moeconsultingengineers MOE A/S CVR nr. : 64 04 56 28